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Ministry of Science & Technology
College/University Connect programme during One Week One Lab Event at CSIR-CGCRI
As a part of the 'One Week One Lab'  programme, CSIR- Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute , Kolkata organized a college/university connect programme entitled “Connecting and Creating Future Leaders” on 23.08.2023. Attended by around 127 students, the interaction aimed at creating scientific temper among youngsters to transform them to future S&T leaders. Professor Parthasarathi Chakrabarti, Director IIEST, Shibpur graced the occasion as Chief Guest and Professor A.K. Mishra, Director CSIR-CIMFR was present as the Guest of Honour. Sessions included those on the history of CSIR and CSIR-CGCRI; highlights of technological achievements of the institute; and demonstration of products/technologies through lab visits.
Legend : Lighting of the lamp; dignitaries on the dais; the audience during the lecture session; group photo with participants
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
MoHUA and MoR jointly ink MoU with JICA for Project SMART
The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs  and Ministry of Railways jointly signed an MoU with Japan International Cooperation Agency  for ‘Station Area Development along Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail’ . Project-SMART envisages to develop surrounding areas of Mumbai - Ahmedabad High Speed Railway  Stations to enhance accessibility and convenience of commuters & other stakeholders and to promote economic activities in the vicinity of station areas. The project would facilitate and enhance institutional capacity of State Governments, Municipal Corporations and Urban Development Authorities to plan, develop and manage surrounding areas of MAHSR stations. The MoU was inked for four High Speed Rail Stations- Sabarmati, Surat in Gujarat and Virar and Thane in Maharashtra; out of 12 stations in-route. Surat, Virar and Thane are Green field while Sabarmati is a Brown field development.
MoHUA, Govts. of Gujarat, Maharashtra and JICA are organizing a series of Seminars and field visits for the Project–SMART in Delhi, Ahmedabad and Mumbai. The first seminar of the Series has been organized at Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi on 8th May, 2023; wherein officers from Japan Embassy, JICA HQ, JICA India Office, JICA experts’ team, Ministry of Railway, National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited, MoHUA, TCPO deliberated.
The deliberations of the Seminars would contribute in preparation of ‘Station Area Development Plans’ for Sabarmati, Surat, Virar and Thane HSR Stations and model handbook, containing experiences and methodologies adopted in Japan, India and other countries for Transit Oriented Development  and Station Area Development.
Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Tourism to organise National Conference of State Tourism Ministers from 18th to 20th September 2022 in Dharamshala to discuss issues related to development of Tourism in the country
Ministry of Tourism, Government of India is organizing National Conference of State Tourism Ministers from 18th to 20th September 2022 in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh under the Chairmanship of Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Minister of Tourism, Culture and DONER, to discuss issues related to development of Tourism in the country.
The three-day National Conference of State Tourism Ministers will be attended by Central Ministers, Tourism Ministers from States and Union Territories, Governors, Administrators & Seniors Officials of the Central Government, State Governments, and Heads of the Tourism & Hospitality Associations.
Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh would be inaugurating the event. The event would be attended by Tourism Ministers of several states including Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Tripura, Mizoram, Haryana, Sikkim, Goa, Meghalaya, Karnataka, Ladakh, Bihar, Chattisgarh, Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Kerala, Maharashtra etc. The conference is expected to be attended by approximate 250 delegates.
The Conference shall focus on the various policies and programmes of the Ministry of Tourism including the development of Tourism Infrastructure, Cultural, Spiritual & Heritage tourism, Tourism in the Himalayan states, Responsible and sustainable tourism, Role of digital technology for the marketing and promotion of tourism destinations, emerging importance of home stays in the Indian hospitality sector, Ayurveda, Wellness, Medical Value travel and promotion of domestic tourism. Other issues such as Wildlife Tourism, Responsible Tourism, tourism related aspects of G-20 will also be discussed along with the review on the implementation of various projects implemented by Ministry of Tourism.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Australian Delegation Met Dr Thaawarchand Gehlot for Cooperation in Disability Sector
A Memorandum of Understanding  for Cooperation in Disability Sector was signed between the Government of India and the Government of Australia on 22.11.2018 during the visit of the President of India to Australia. As a follow up of taking forward implementation of this MoU, an Australian Delegation headed by Prof. Allen Myers, Chancellor, Melbourne University met Union Minister for Social Justice and EmpowermentDr.ThaawarchandGehlotyesterday. SmtShakuntala D. Gamlin, Secretary, DEPwD and Smt Dolly Chakrabarty, Joint Secretary, DEPwD were present in the meeting.
Welcoming the Australian Delegation, Union Minister highlighted the action taken by the Government for empowerment of persons with disabilities including enactment of the RPwD Act, 2016. He emphasised the need for the two countries to work in the direction of community sensitisation, research in disability sector with special focus on mental health rehabilitation and inclusive education.
The Australian Delegation appreciated the efforts of the Government in empowerment of persons with disabilities in India. They have noted significant synergy in activities in the disability sector in India as compared to their country. During the conversation with Union Minister, the Australian delegation expressed their willingness to cooperate with the agencies in India for empowerment and inclusion of persons with disabilities especially the area of early intervention & detection, community sensitisation, mental health rehabilitation including counselling of parents and care givers etc.
Department of Space
Private sector will be allowed to use ISRO facilities and other relevant assets to improve their capacities: DrJitendra Singh
Union Minister of State  Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said here today that private sector will be allowed to use Indian Space Research Organisation  facilities and other relevant assets to improve their capacities.
Briefing about India's achievement in the field of Space Technology during the first year of the 2nd term of the Modi Government, Dr Jitendra Singh stated that the Modi Government’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ roadmap towards self-relied India, as spelt out by Finance Minister, envisages the initiative to boost private participation in Space activities. Indian private sector will be a co-traveller in India's Space sector journey.
Private companies to be provided level playing field in satellites, launches and Space based services. Future projects for planetary exploration, outer space travel will be open for private sector.
Updating about India's first ever Human Space Mission ‘Gaganyaan’ to be undertaken by ISRO, Dr Jitendra Singh said the selection of the astronauts was accomplished and their training in Russia had also started but got interrupted because of the Corona pandemic. He said the project would be followed up soon.
Inspired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Dr Jitendra Singh said that in the year that has just gone bye, ISRO launched a special programme for young school children called ‘Young Scientists Programme - YUVIKA’. The programme is primarily aimed at imparting basic knowledge on Space Technology and its applications to the younger generations, he said.
Even during the Corona pandemic, ISRO scientists have been engaged in search of the best methods to provide essential medical devices, protective kits and other equipment.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Indian boxer, Mohammad Hussamuddin for winning the Bronze Medal in Men's 57 Kg event
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Indian boxer, Mohammad Hussamuddin for winning the Bronze Medal in Men's 57 Kg event at Birmingham CWG 2022.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"Mohammad Hussamuddin is an excellent boxer who has succeeded in many sporting events. Powered by wonderful techniques and a spirit of resilience, this bright athlete wins a Bronze medal in the Men's 57kg event at Birmingham. Congrats to him. I wish him the very best. #Cheer4India"
Ministry of Railways
Cancellation of all train Services by Indian Railways in the wake of COVID-19
1. In continuation of the measures taken in the wake of COVID-19, it has been decided that all passenger train services on Indian Railways including Premium trains, Mail/Express trains, Passenger trains, Suburban Trains, Kolkata Metro Rail, Konkan Railway etc shall be cancelled till the 2400hrs of 31.03.2020. However, bare minimum level of services of suburban trains and Kolkata Metro Rail shall continue upto 2400hrs of 22.03.2020.
2. Trains which had already commenced their journey, prior to 0400 hrs of 22.03.2020, will run up to their destinations. Adequate arrangements shall be made for the passengers, who have commenced their journey during the travel and at their destinations.
3. To ensure the essential supplies in various parts of the country, movement of goods trains will continue.
4. To make it more convenient for passengers, full refund for all cancelled trains may be taken till 21.06.2020. Adequate arrangements shall be made to facilitate hassle-free refund to passengers affected by train cancellations.
Prime Minister's Office
PM extends greetings on World Radio Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended his greetings on World Radio Day to all the radio lovers and to those working in the radio industry.
“Greetings on World Radio Day. I congratulate all radio lovers and those who work in the radio industry and keep the medium active and vibrant.
Radio is a wonderful way to interact, learn and communicate. My own Mann Ki Baat experience has connected me with people across India.
All Mann Ki Baat episodes can be heard here. narendramodi.in/mann-ki-baat ”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics & IT, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship to visit Nagaland on a 3 day tour
To Review the developmental works in Aspirational District – Kiphire
To Inaugurate 5 National Institute of Electronics and Information and technology  in North Eastern Region including one at Dimapur
Shri. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics & IT, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India will be in Nagaland on a 3 days' official visit, starting from the 4th May, 2022.
The Minister will arrive at Dimapur airport by noon on 4th May. He will be travelling to Kiphire to review the progress of Aspirational District Programme of the Government of India with the officials of District Administration followed by a visit to the District Hospital, Kiphire. It is pertinent to note that Kiphire aspirational district in Nagaland was ranked first in the health and nutrition sector and second in the basic infrastructure parameters among the aspirational districts in the country in 2021.
Launched by the Hon’ble PM in January 2018, the Aspirational Districts programme aims to quickly and effectively transform 112 most under-developed districts across the country. The broad contours of the programme are Convergence , Collaboration , and Competition among districts through monthly delta ranking; all driven by a mass movement. The Government is committed to raising the living standards of its citizens and ensuring inclusive growth for all – “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas aur Sabka Vishwas”
The Minister shall visit Jan Shikshan Sansthan , and interact with the students and faculty engaged in Skill Training. Jan Shikshan Sansthan, under Ministry of Skill development and entrepreneurship aims to provide vocational training to non-literates, neo-literates as well as school drop-outs in rural regions by identifying skills that have a relevant market in that region. Over two-thirds of India’s population comprises rural citizens.
The MoS will be visiting Longwa Village on the 5th May and hold discussions with the district administration.
On 6th May, the MoS will inaugurate 5 National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology  Centres in North eastern Region from Dimapur. These Centres are located at Dibrugarh & Jorhat , Passighat , Dimapur , Senapati .
The Minister last visited Nagaland in September 2021, when he inaugurated a Software Technology Park at Kohima & 5 NIELIT Centres in the North East Region including one at Churachandpur, Tuibong, Manipur, Aizawl of Mizoram and Kokrajhar and Tejpur of Assam through video conferencing.
The Minister also visited a Bamboo cluster & promised a Pilot Project for Skilling Upskilling Bamboo artisans. The Ministry of Skill Development swiftly launched the Pilot Project within 3 months time period in December 2021. As on date, 4100 artisans have been mobilised and 3100 have been registered in 100 batches spread over 4 Job roles - Bamboo Utility Handicrafts Assembler , Bamboo May Weaver, Bamboo Basket Maker, Wooden toy maker Artisan.
The Minister shall return to New Delhi, on 6 May, 2022.
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PM hails Cabinet Decision to revise domestic gas pricing guidelines
The Prime Minister has hailed the Cabinet Decision to protect the interest of consumers by reducing the impact of increase in international gas prices on gas prices in India.
Sharing a tweet by Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“The Cabinet decision relating to revised domestic gas pricing has many benefits for the consumers. It is a positive development for the sector.”
Ministry of Finance
Exchange Rate Notification No.54/2021 - Customs 
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , and in supersession of the Notification No.51/2021-Customs, dated 3rd June, 2021 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies specified in column  of each of Schedule I and Schedule II annexed hereto, into Indian currency or vice versa, shall, with effect from 18th June, 2021, be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in column  thereof, for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods.
SCHEDULE-I
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Australian Dollar
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57.50
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55.05
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Bahraini Dinar
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202.05
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189.20
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Canadian Dollar
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61.15
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58.95
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Chinese Yuan
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11.65
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11.30
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Danish Kroner
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12.10
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11.65
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EURO
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90.00
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86.85
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Hong Kong Dollar
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9.65
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9.30
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Kuwaiti Dinar
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252.75
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236.65
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New Zealand Dollar
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53.60
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51.30
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Norwegian Kroner
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8.85
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Pound Sterling
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104.90
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101.40
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Qatari Riyal
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20.60
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19.20
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Saudi Arabian Riyal
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20.30
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19.05
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Singapore Dollar
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56.10
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54.20
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South African Rand
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5.45
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5.10
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Swedish Kroner
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8.90
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8.55
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Swiss Franc
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82.75
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79.50
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Turkish Lira
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8.80
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8.30
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UAE Dirham
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20.70
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19.45
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US Dollar
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74.55
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72.85
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67.80
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65.35
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Korean Won
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6.75
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6.30
Ministry of Coal
Auction of Coal Mines
Sixty seven coal mines have been offered in the current tranche of auction for sale of coal.Out of these 67 coal mines, 14 coal mines are located in Odisha. List of these 14 coal mines is given below:
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Machhakata
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Mahanadi
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NuagaonTelisahi
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Ramchandi Promotion Block
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Alaknanda
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Bartap
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Burapahar
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8
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Dip Extn of Belpahar
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9
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Dip Side of Chatabar
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10
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Kardabahal-Brahmanbil
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11
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Kosala West
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12
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Phuljhari East & West
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13
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Saradhapur North
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14
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Tentuloi
No auction revenue will accrue to the Union Government. Revenue to the State Governments concerned from 67 coal mines offered in the current tranche of auction for sale of coal can not be estimated during the auction process as out of these 67 coal mines, 30 coal mines are partially explored and the number of mines, which will get auctioned can not be known.
Coal mines are auctioned under the provisions of Coal Mines  Act, 2015 and Mines and Minerals  Act, 1957.Methodology for auction of coal and lignite mines/blocks for sale of coal/lignite on revenue sharing basis was issued on 28.05.2020. Salient features of the Methodology are as under:
- Based on Revenue sharing mechanism. Floor percentage at 4%.
- Applicable to fully explored as well as partially explored coal blocks.
- Upfront amount is based on value of estimated geological reserves.
- Successful Bidder to pay monthly revenue share based on percentage of revenue share quoted, total quantity of coal and notional or actual price whichever is higher.
- Incentives for early production, gasification and liquefaction of coal.
- Exploitation of Coal Bed Methane is allowed.
- No restriction on the sale and/ or utilisation of coal. More flexibility in coal production schedule.
This information was given by the Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Transport Secretary outlines India's priority of connectivity with SCO countries; says there is need to ensure sustainable transport operation in emergency situations like #COVID19 pandemic
Mr. Giridhar Aramane, Secretary, Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, participated in the 8th Meeting of the Ministers of SCO Member States on 28th October 2020 through video conference, chaired by the Russian Federation.
He spoke about India’s priority of connectivity with SCO countries for cooperation and trust between our societies and shared India’s experience in intelligent transport systems. He spoke about the need for coordinated actions at the level of Transport Ministries/Departments of the Member States to ensure sustainable transport operation in emergency situations like #COVID19 pandemic and to prevent the spreading of emergency situations across the borders.
Prime Minister's Office
PM writes to a farmer on crop insurance scheme
Making continuous efforts to ease every problem of the farmer from seed to market: Prime Minister
Though Prime Minister Narendra Modi's daily routine is very busy, not many people are aware that whenever he finds time, he does not miss the opportunity to respond to people’s letters and their messages. One such letter was received by Kheemanand of Nainital, Uttarakhand, who congratulated the PM through the Narendra Modi app  on the completion of five successful years of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and other efforts of the Government. The Prime Minister has written a letter to Kheemanand thanking him for sharing his valuable thoughts.
"Thank you for sharing your valuable views on the continuing efforts being made by the Government to improve various sectors, including agriculture, and take the country to new heights of development," Prime Minister Modi wrote in the letter. “Such messages give me new energy to commit myself for the service of the country.”’
Referring to the success of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, the Prime Minister said, "Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana is continuously playing an important role in protecting the economic interests of the hardworking farmers by reducing the risk associated with weather uncertainties. Crores of farmers are availing the benefits of this farmer-friendly insurance scheme today.”
Referring to the government's committed efforts towards agriculture and farmers' welfare, Prime Minister Modi wrote further in the letter, "Through comprehensive coverage and transparent claim redressal process over the last five years, this 'fasal bima'  scheme has emerged as an example of our determined efforts for farmers' welfare. Today, sustained efforts are being made to remove every small and big difficulty in the way of the farmers' journey from the 'seed to market' and to ensure their prosperity and progress of agriculture."
The Prime Minister also appreciated the contribution and role of the people in the progress of the country in the letter and wrote: “Today the country is rapidly moving towards building a strong, prosperous and self-reliant India with a vision of all-round development. Energised by the trust of all the citizens, the nation is determined to achieve the national goals and I am sure that our efforts to take the country to new heights on the world stage will be further intensified.”
Earlier, Kheemanand had congratulated Prime Minister Modi in his message on the successful completion of five years of the crop insurance scheme. Kheemanand had also said that the central government, under the leadership of the Prime Minister, was constantly making efforts for the progress of the citizens and of the nation through various welfare schemes.